20 brilliant things to make in a jar

Start saving your old jam jars! From cakes to herb gardens, pies to photo frames, and even entire meals. Here are 20 fantastic things you never knew you could make with a jar. (via My Cakies)

Word on the street: salad in a jar is all the rage. As long as you layer it so the lettuce and dressing don’t touch, your salad can be made up to four days in advance and will stay fresh. When you’re ready to eat, just shake it! Get the recipe here. (via Fat Girl Trapped In a Skinny Body)

So let’s just cut to the chase – what about making all your meals in a jar?! Prepare a whole week’s feast in advance with these recipe ideas – including samosas, chicken curry, lasagne, salmon salad and more! (via Big Red Kitchen)